Job Title: Financial Accountant Job Description The Financial Accountant plays a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance across multiple entities. Working closely with both operational and corporate finance stakeholders, this role supports the full month-end close cycle, prepares journal entries and reconciliations, and performs detailed variance analysis. This position also contributes to process improvements, supports system implementations, and helps optimize reporting timelines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities Support financial reporting and compliance activities across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to applicable standards and internal policies. Partner with operational and finance teams to execute the full month-end close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries and supporting working papers. Prepare monthly journal entries with appropriate documentation, ensuring compliance with internal control requirements (including SOX, where applicable). Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analysis of Profit & Loss and balance sheet accounts, developing insight into key financial drivers. Provide clear commentary and analysis on financial results to support management decision-making. Execute and maintain internal control procedures in line with compliance programs (e.g., SOX). Prepare statutory and regulatory reporting as required. Support initiatives related to process improvements, system implementations, and close cycle optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including finance, FP&A, operations, auditors, and external partners. Manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables. Operate both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across accounting and reporting processes. Communicate effectively with stakeholders across various levels and functions. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience (journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis). Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, including revenue recognition, balance sheet accounting, and P&L analysis. Proven experience with financial statement analysis, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Experience working within a SOX-compliant or controlled environment is preferred. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP, large data sets). Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. CPA designation completed or in progress (near completion preferred). Experience working in a multi-entity environment. Additional Qualifications (Preferred) Exposure to IFRS and/or US GAAP. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar). Experience in a large, complex, or publicly traded organization is an asset. Background in audit and internal controls is advantageous. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach. Experience working in a cross-functional or matrixed environment. Willingness to work in a hybrid environment (in-office presence required part of the week). Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Burnaby, BC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $80000.00/yr. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Burnaby,BC. À propos d'Aston Carter Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine d’approvisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l’industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté la désignation « Prix Platine » dans le cadre des prix Best of Staffing® Client et Talent décernés par ClearlyRated. Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.